White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faced tough questions from reporters on Friday following Joe Biden’s announcement of a sweeping pardon for his son, Hunter Biden.

The pardon spares Hunter from sentencing in two federal cases involving tax evasion and felony gun charges, and covers any potential crimes he “committed or may have committed” between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024.

Associated Press White House correspondent Zeke Miller pressed Jean-Pierre on her previous statements, in which she categorically denied that Joe Biden would pardon his son.

“You were asked about the president pardoning his son and you said, ‘It’s a no. It will be a no. It’s a no,'” Miller said. “I’m wondering if you would like to explain to us, to the American people, really, why the information you provided turned out not to be true.”

Jean-Pierre responded by referencing President Biden’s official statement and the broader context surrounding the pardon. “When you look at the statement, it’s pretty comprehensive,” she said, adding that the “circumstances have changed.”

In his December 1 statement, Joe Biden claimed that Hunter was “selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted” due to his familial connection.

“No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son – and that is wrong,” the president stated.

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The pardon has drawn criticism from conservatives and political observers, raising questions about transparency, accountability, and the broader implications for justice in high-profile cases.

During the briefing, Miller reminded Jean-Pierre of her own commitment to openness when she took on the role of press secretary.

“In your first briefing here as press secretary, you committed to speaking ‘in a transparent way, in a truthful way, and in an honest way,’” Miller said, questioning whether her prior denials regarding a potential pardon were consistent with those promises.

The AP called out Karine Jean Pierre for lying to the American people…

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Jean-Pierre did not directly address whether her earlier remarks conflicted with the administration’s later decision but emphasized the president’s reasoning behind the pardon.

The pardon is expected to fuel ongoing political debates and investigations into the Biden family.

Critics argue that the decision undermines public trust in the justice system, while supporters contend that Hunter was unfairly targeted for political reasons.

The fallout from the announcement is likely to persist as congressional Republicans continue their investigations into Hunter Biden’s business dealings and potential connections to the president.

The scope of the pardon, which includes all crimes Hunter “may have committed” over a ten-year period, has also raised legal and ethical concerns about its unprecedented breadth.

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As the administration navigates the backlash, the issue remains a flashpoint in the ongoing partisan divide over transparency and accountability in government.

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